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Gentoo update for cvs
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA10407
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Release Date:
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2003-12-11
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Popularity:
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6,434 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Gentoo Linux 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2003-0977
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Description:
Gentoo has issued updated packages for cvs. These fix a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious users to create arbitrary folders and possibly files in the root of the host's file system.
For more information:
SA10388
Solution:
Apply updated cvs package.
emerge sync
emerge -pv '>=dev-util/cvs-1.11.10'
emerge '>=dev-util/cvs-1.11.10'
emerge clean
Other References:
SA10388:
http://secunia.com/advisories/10388/
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